Terrain in Spain: Gravel Biking in the Mountains of Andalucía
A travelogue details a four-day gravel biking tour through the remote Sierra Nevada and Almería regions of southern Spain. The author, initially skeptical of off-road cycling compared to smooth asphalt, joins a group of experienced medical professionals for an adventure covering approximately 60km daily with significant elevation changes. The journey traverses cinematic landscapes, including arid terrain featured in classic Western films and dramatic mountain passes. Despite physical challenges such as bone-shuddering descents and sudden flash floods turning riverbeds into mud, the group successfully completes the route. The experience transforms the author's perspective, replacing snobbery with an appreciation for the unique adventures and resilience required by gravel biking in Spain's backcountry.
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Terrain in Spain: Gravel Biking in the Mountains of Andalucía
A travelogue details a four-day gravel biking tour through the remote Sierra Nevada and Almería regions of southern Spain. The author, initially skeptical of off-road cycling compared to smooth asphalt, joins a group of experienced medical professionals for an adventure covering approximately 60km daily with significant elevation changes. The journey traverses cinematic landscapes, including arid terrain featured in classic Western films and dramatic mountain passes. Despite physical challenges such as bone-shuddering descents and sudden flash floods turning riverbeds into mud, the group successfully completes the route. The experience transforms the author's perspective, replacing snobbery with an appreciation for the unique adventures and resilience required by gravel biking in Spain's backcountry.
The Guardian